April 18

And the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend”.  Exodus 33:11a (AMPC)

There is a joy that comes through the gift of good friends, kindred connections of the heart—those who are with you through thick and thin. There can be sadness also from the heartbreak of friendships lost, for in our desire to connect we are vulnerable to both joy, and sorrow, at the same time. 

However, in God, we have something much more than any friend could ever be—no matter how real and genuine the care. We have a friend in God the Father, in the beautiful fellowship of Jesus the Son, and in the constant companionship of the Precious Holy Spirit. Through our relationship with the blessed Trinity we will never be left or forsaken, no matter what we do. We can count on Their powerful presence to be with us always, for they are forever faithful and true. 

God longs to be a friend to you and desires to have you as His own dear friend too! Friends trust each other with the secrets of their hearts. They share their innermost hopes, dreams, deepest desires, and longings. God loves the times when you trust Him with all that is in and your heart. And, in just the same way, He loves it when you draw near to hear the deep things of His heart and what He holds most dear. 

A true friend loves at all times, and you are invited into this never-ending life of companionship and connection with the One Who is the most genuine and steadfast friend of all. Precious one, you are a friend of God. No better friend in all the world to have; no more cherished friend to be!

Prayer:

How can this be Lord, that You, the God of all Creation, the King of Kings, the Ruler of the Earth, would want to be friends with me? And yet Lord, You say it is so, and I believe You! 

Your Word says that a friend loves at all times, and so I know today, that I can count on that kind of friendship, and that deep and devoted love that comes so beautifully from the heart of a true friend like You!

Accepting, encouraging, comforting, caring, are all the things a good friend would do—and there is no better friend than You. I pray today, Holy Spirit, that You would show me how to be a good friend too—to You most of all, and to all those You love and care for.

I receive the gift of Your friendship as a treasure today, Lord, and with a deeply grateful heart, I thank You, and I pray.